Certificate Program Students

Certificate Program Students and Alumni have access to a range of support to help them achieve their professional goals that include opportunities to connect with employers through WITworks, our online job posting and recruiting system, annual career fairs and specialized recruiting events.

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Networking: Keeping a Cool Head When You Think You Might Just Sweat Through Your Shirt

Even the idea of networking can be intimidating to students as they begin their co-op or job searches. In fact, speaking the word networking can bring on a cold sweat to the introvert in us all, but it is important …

By Jer Jurma
Jer Jurma Co-op & Career Advisor
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Cover Letters: Why and How

Cover letters…does anyone actually read these? Why, yes! Many do! While we cannot predict which hiring managers read cover letters and which do not, we do know for certain that those that read them really care! Hiring managers like a …

By Caitlin Brison
Caitlin Brison Co-op & Career Advisor
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How to Answer the “Greatest Weakness” Question

Sometimes a painful moment arises in an interview: My pulse is racing, my palms are sweaty, and my grasp on my vocabulary is slipping. Now you want me to talk about my greatest weakness? Really?

Why do hiring managers ask …

By Becky Smith
Becky Smith Senior Co-op & Career Advisor
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Resources

Resume Guide

A resume is a targeted summation of your education, skills, and experience. A great resume is easy to scan, highlights …

Cover Letter Guide

A cover letter is a formal business letter used to draw connections between an applicant’s past experiences and the position …

Interview Prep

Congratulations on landing an interview! This means the employer is interested in discussing your skills and qualifications further to find …

WITworks Co-op and Job Search Tips

Searching for your next co-op or full-time job through WITworks is easy. You can customize your search using filters and …

Navigating Job Offers

Sometimes you get a job offer while you are waiting to hear back about another opportunity. Use this handout to …

Job Search & Networking

Searching and applying for jobs takes patience and perseverance. Networking is a tool that can increase your opportunities and decrease …

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WHEN YOU SECURE A CO-OP

Please let us know by registering on LeopardWeb and reporting your hire through WITworks. International students who secure mandatory co-ops must follow instructions on the reporting and work authorization process.